Automotive

Volkswagen factories make heavy use of automation. Image courtesy of Volkwagen.

Worker killed during Volkswagen robot assembly

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze (clockwise lower right) will feature a 1.4L turbo engine offering 40 mpg highway driving but the 2016 Camaro (middle left) will only manage 30mpg

US report says proposed 2017 fuel economy targets are realistic

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Media sensationalises VW worker killed in robot accident

Autonomous Vehicle - Networked cars will become more common in the future. Image courtesy of the US Department of Transportation.

New technologies to make networked cars safer

Ford sets sights on Uber with launch of global car-sharing scheme

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last week - image courtesy of Chevrolet.

Sixth generation Camaro makes surprise debut at Goodwood

Bob Wright (left) and Terry Wright of UAW Local 5960 members work in the body shop at General Motors Orion Assembly Monday, June 22, 2015 in Orion Township, Michigan - image courtesy of GM

GM invests $245m at Orion plant and creates 300 new jobs

McLaren marks second year of profitability

Goodyear Dunlop will close its sole UK manufacturing plant. Image courtesy of Goodyear.

Goodyear closes only UK manufacturing plant

The expertise which built Honda's Asimo robot will be used for the new Robot Revolution Initiative. Image courtesy of Honda.

Japan launches countrywide ‘Robot Revolution’

Tainquin’s winning design, named ‘scar’ aimed to redefine the emotional relationship between humans and their vehicles.

‘Self-healing’ car takes top spot at Vehicle Design Awards